Several people were injured in the Požega accident, and a police investigation is underway. Meanwhile, emergency services are responding on the Novalja bypass, and drivers are being warned of major traffic jams.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026, was marked by two separate traffic accidents in Croatia that required emergency services. In Požega, four passenger vehicles collided, while on the Novalja bypass, a crash caused significant traffic congestion.
According to information from the Operational Communications Center of the Požega-Slavonia Police Department, the accident occurred at the intersection of Pavle Radić Street, Frankopanska Street, and Zrinski Street. Four passenger cars were involved in the collision.
Initial reports from the scene indicate that several people sustained injuries, but the exact number of injured and the severity of their injuries are not yet known. A police investigation is underway, and more details about the causes and circumstances of the accident will be available once it is completed, reports Požeški.hr.
In the early evening of the same day, a traffic accident also occurred on the Novalja bypass. Emergency medical services and police were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Due to the response and investigation, significant traffic jams are building up on that stretch of road. Radio Pag published a photo from the location and appealed to all drivers to exercise extra caution, reduce speed, and show patience in traffic. The media are urging drivers to use alternative routes if possible and to follow the instructions of police officers on the ground. Official information and details about this accident will be known after the police investigation is concluded.
